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Distance from Derby to Tai’an

Straight line

8,497 km
5,280 mi · 4,588 NM

By road

10,683 km
6,638 mi

Travel time

126 h 47 min
flight ≈ 11 h 7 min

Direction

NE 47°
initial bearing

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How far is Derby from Tai’an?

Derby (United Kingdom) and Tai’an (China) are very far apart: 8,497 km in a straight line, that is 5,280 miles or 4,588 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Derby to Tai’an is 10,683 km (6,638 miles), about 126 h 47 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 26% longer than the straight line.

From Derby, Tai’an lies to the north-east (initial bearing 47°). The route crosses from United Kingdom into China. The halfway point is at 61.9075°, 71.5295°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 7 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Derby from Tai’an?

By road it is 10,683 km (6,638 miles) from Derby to Tai’an; in a straight line it is 8,497 km (5,280 miles).

How long is the drive from Derby to Tai’an?

About 126 h 47 min on the fastest route (10,683 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Tai’an from Derby?

Tai’an is to the north-east of Derby, at an initial bearing of 47°.

How long is the flight from Derby to Tai’an?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 7 min at an average cruising speed of 800 km/h.

How is the distance calculated?

The straight-line distance is computed on the WGS84 ellipsoid with the Vincenty formula, accurate to the metre. The road distance comes from OpenStreetMap roads.